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Luscious Lavender Cupcakes – #SweetandSouthern

These luscious lavender cupcakes are a the perfect little mommy treat once the kids have gone to sleep. The lavender infused cupcakes are my way to unwind and relax after a crazy summer day!

Luscious Lavender Cupcakes Recipe #SweetandSouthern

Keep Calm and Grab a Relaxing Cupcake…seriously!

So, if you’ve been following along on social media then you know that I’ve been busy planning this year’s Blog Life University Conference that’s happening in just 2 weeks!! Eekkkkk!!! I can’t believe how beautifully everything is coming together…it’s a TON of work….a TON of stress….a few freakouts….but it’s going to be one amazing experience.

That’s why I whipped up a batch of my great grandmother’s lavender cupcakes. These cupcakes are just what I needed to relax after a long day of planning, organizing, emailing, fielding questions, and talking with speakers. I love that these cupcakes are slightly sweet with a hint of calming lavender…it’s like getting a sweet treat at luxurious spa!

If you’re a blogger or are wanting to start a blog then you’ll want to check out the Sweet & Southern Desserts Recipe Contest hosted by Dixie Crystals Sugar. They are hosting a deliciously sweet contest where conference attendees develop a recipe under the theme Sweet & Southern Desserts. Entrants need to create a sweet & southern dessert that uses at least 1 TBS of Dixie Crystals sugar for the chance to win an Ultimate Conference Pass.

Lavender Frosting Recipe

In large mixing bowl, beat butter on high speed until stiff and fluffy.

Add 3 cups of sugar, one at a time.

Scrape the sides to get all of the sugar.

add in extract and color.

In addition add the last cup of sugar.

Beat until smooth

Pipe the cupcake using a star tip.

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I hope you enjoy these delicious lavender cupcakes as much as I do!

Thrive Market - It's like the Costco of organics...this is where I get all of my sugar, flour, baking supplies, kids snacks, etc.Zaycon Foods- This is where I buy most of my meat products in bulk. The quality is amazing and the prices just can't be beat! I mean, $1.89 a pound for boneless all-natural chicken breasts!! It is bulk but you can always split with a friend or make up a bunch of freezer meals like I do!

Melissa is a busy mom trying to survive the preschool years. She loves a good Pinot Grigio and cuddling up on the couch for the latest super hero movie. Her kids enjoy getting in the kitchen and helping make a mess trying new recipes! Even though she's constantly creating new and delicious treats she usually winds up buying grocery store treats when it's time for her to take snacks for school-- at all of the teachers' dismay.